Saturday, March 22, 2014

ITALIAN RENAISSANCE - NEOCLASSIC


The Renaissance in Italy has always really fascinated me. I have primarily been interested in it from a visual perception perspective. I have done research in the past on how we perceive the space represented in art. The relationship to the Renaissance and this research is that perspective was first used during this time to more accurately portray the physical world. Any examination of space represented in artwork begins with the study of how perspective developed.








It’s also really fascinating that during this time period the focus on the interior setting of homes and buildings and furniture becomes more developed. My favorite aspect of interior decoration that is seen throughout this time period is trompe l'oeil. This technique was used, especially on large ceiling paintings, to mimic architecture or other three dimensional qualities of represented scenes. 



Influence on Modern Design

When we see the influence of Italian Renaissance design on modern interiors, it often is shown as lavish and high-quality detail in rooms or furniture. 








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